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38 FGC

1996 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,412 mi
Last recorded43,412 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 FGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,412 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 40,925 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 375,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,290 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 87,035 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 28,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,501 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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38 FGC is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 38 FGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 38 FGC?

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What year was 38 FGC registered?

38 FGC is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is 38 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 FGC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 38 FGC have outstanding finance?

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